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If you are identified as having been in contact with or in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you will be notified immediately.
If a member of the community tests positive for COVID-19, they should complete and submit a Northwestern Qatar COVID-19 Report Form as soon as possible after receiving their results.
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the Qatar Foundation have announced the following updates that are effective November 1, 2022:
Citizens and residents of Qatar are no longer required to take a Rapid Antigen Test within 24 hours of arrival in Qatar.
Visitors are no longer required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR or Rapid Antigen Test before traveling to Qatar.
The latest information on Qatar’s Travel and Return policies can be found here.
Presenting your Ehteraz app will only be required at healthcare facilities in Qatar; it will not be required to enter the Northwestern Qatar building or to use the QF Tram.
Students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated, which is defined as receiving one or two primary series shots, depending on the type of vaccination. A booster shot is not required. Subject to limited exceptions, students and faculty, are expected to attest to their vaccination status. Students should do that here; faculty and staff should go
Face masks are no longer mandatory; however, they are recommended for anyone vulnerable or with a chronic condition, when you are near people who may have symptoms, or when you are in crowded or poorly ventilated areas.
Social distancing is no longer required.
If you are diagnosed with Covid-19 or have been exposed to someone with the virus you should report this information immediately here(use NU-Q VPN). Positive cases should isolate for five days and can leave isolation without testing but should wear a well-fitting mask for an additional five days.
Please continue to take personal responsibility to protect yourself and others. If you feel sick or are in close contact with a COVID case, stay home, and seek medical advice